Deal Enablement - Contract Manager

KPMG International Cooperative
  • Chicago, IL
    2 days ago

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    Deal Enablement - Contract Manager

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    Deal Enablement - Contract Manager

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    Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in todays most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. Its also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, its no wonder were consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If youre as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

    KPMG is currently seeking a Contract Manager to join our Strategic Deal Enablement organization.

    Responsibilities:

    • Partner with the Deal Enablement pricing and value architect team, Advisory Market Growth & Client Success, the Office of General Counsel (OGC), Quality, Risk & Compliance (QRC), and Engagement Accounting/Finance to draft, review, and negotiate complex client agreements (MSAs, SOWs, and SLAs) and renewals for Advisory Services offerings, utilizing approved firm templates and fallback positions
    • Support and drive contract review and deal enablement operations by designing and scaling standardized contracting processes, drafting playbooks, and deploying contract management technology to accelerate deal velocity while maintaining robust commercial risk controls
    • Collaborate closely with Solution Architects, Practice Technology leads, and Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SSP) to structure, negotiate, and execute third-party SaaS and software licensing agreements required to underpin and deliver Advisory Services solutions
    • Deliver daily reporting on contract velocity and pipeline progress utilizing the Contract Management Contracting in Process (CIP) tracker as the centralized system of record; maintain and govern database records capturing key commercial, SLA, and legal terms across active Managed Services (MS) engagements
    • Monitor contract lifecycles and milestone schedules, partnering proactively with Client Success Managers (CSMs) and the MS Market Growth & Client Success leadership to pipeline, structure, and execute renewals well in advance of contract expiration dates
    • Champion KPMGs Values, Global Code of Conduct, and internal Risk Management policies, acting with personal integrity, accountability, and professionalism to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful environment
    • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMGs respectful and courteous work environment

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum five years of recent direct, day-to-day commercial contracting and contract management experience, preferably within a professional services, management consulting, or enterprise technology environment
    • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is required; advanced degree (JD or masters) from an accredited college or university is a plus; minimum of a formal commercial contracting certifications (for example, WorldCC (formerly IACCM) and/or NCMA) a plus; specialized familiarity with Cyber/Information Security domains preferred
    • Comprehensive understanding and hands-on negotiation experience with enterprise contract structures including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), SaaS/cloud software agreements, Engagement Letters, and Amendments with demonstrated deep expertise in structuring and negotiating robust Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators; exceptional contract drafting, analysis, and redlining capabilities; proven ability to interpret high-level business scope and translate commercial and technical requirements into precise, polished contract language suitable for both internal risk stakeholders and client legal teams
    • Demonstrated track record of partnering effectively with and managing demanding, high-velocity sales and business development teams, providing proactive deal-shaping support, managing competing priorities, and driving commercial deals from opportunity intake to signature
    • Proven success collaborating across cross-functional enterprise functions including the Office of General Counsel (OGC), Quality, Risk & Compliance (QRC), and Finance/Accounting to resolve problematic terms and align contracts with firm governance policies
    • Exceptional analytical acumen, organizational discipline, and meticulous attention to detail, with a process-driven approach to maintaining contract data hygiene, managing pipeline reporting, and balancing risk mitigation with commercial velocity; ability to travel as necessary
    • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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